correct head bolt torqe

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Dec 18, 2002 | 10:22 AM

civic9389

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correct head bolt torqe

Dec 18, 2002 | 12:11 PM

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Re: correct head bolt torqe (civic9389)

OEM Honda head bolts or ARP/AEBS head studs? What kind of assembly lube? -30W or moly lube?

Dec 18, 2002 | 07:30 PM

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Re: correct head bolt torqe (civic9389)

For OEM, 60 lbs/ft

Don't forget the proper sequence, so the head seats correctly and doesn't warp.

Dec 18, 2002 | 07:50 PM

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Re: correct head bolt torqe (ndustryalGSR)

Found my manual.

Apply 30W to the head bolt threads. Put them in finger tight.

Torque each, first to 22lb*ft in the following pattern.

9 5 1 3 7
8 4 2 610

Go back and final torque them to 60lb*ft in the same pattern.

I can't find the instructions for the ARP studs, so I'll have to post those later.